Ensley Township in Newaygo County MI

Ensley Township Board Meeting

Minutes of June 3, 2003

The regular meeting of the Ensley Township Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Supervisor

Bergman. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a prayer. Board

members present were Richard Bergman, Cynthia Harwood, Faye Folkema, John Patin and John

VanderMeulen. There were 16 guests.

The minutes of May 6, 2003 were approved without objection with the following correction to Bills:

There was a motion by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen to take CD#2 and take out what is needed

to cover road bills. All ayes. Motion carried.

The minutes of Special Meeting of May 12, 2003 were approved without objection.

Treasurer’s Report:

General            $21 8,773.41

Checking          3,327.04

Roads  909.69

CD #1 general 30,000.00

CD #2 roads    11,500.00

CD #3 roads    100,000.00

Total    $364,510.14

Receipts #3445-3458 were used totaling $29,030.17.

The treasurer’s report was approved without objection.

The Township received the first check for PA 48 Metro Authority Distributions.

Police Report: Breaking and Entering is at the very lowest level.

Building Inspector Report: There were nine building permits and seven electrical permits obtained this month. Mr. Boluyt also repaired the letters on the fire barn and fixed the service door. He plans to be gone on vacation the week of July 4.

Zoning Administrator Report: Evans had two-land division and six zoning compliances this past month. He also gave an update on area junk enforcement.

Planning Commission did not have a quorum.

Baptist Lake Park Committee: The committee would like to purchase a flagpole for the grounds. Additional funds are needed to do so.

Public Comment: There was discussion about the Heiss cemetery lot. There was a motion by Bergman, supported by VanderMeulen to have each board member go to Crandall Cemetery to look at the Heiss graves. All ayes. Motion carried. This will be discussed next month.

Old Business:

1. Beech Avenue-ANR Pipeline: The pipeline will not be lowered. Additional dirt will be put on so there will be 36 inches covering it. Motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Folkema to allow additional gravel on Beech Avenue. All ayes. Motion carried.

2. Crandall Cemetery: Arc Electric is to give us an estimate for the electrical work to be done. The pump is to get new leathers from Denton’s Well Drilling for $200.00. Mahion Ellick will weld the pump handle.

3. Civil Infractions: Max Evens explained the steps to Civil Infractions tickets. There was a motion by VanderMeulen, supported by Folkema to support item 3.34 unwholesome substances under Civil Infractions. Roll call vote: Folkema-aye, Patin-nay, VanderMeulen aye, Harwood-aye, and Bergman-aye. Motion passed.

4. PA 177-Cluster Housing: There was no opposition at the public hearing. There was a motion by Bergman, supported by VanderMeulen to adopt PA 177. Roll call vote: Patin aye, VanderMeulen-aye, Harwood-aye, Folkema-aye, and Bergman-aye. Motion carried.

New Business:

1. Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney-Letter: The prosecutor can e-mail legal materials that pertain to townships that can be stored or downloaded. Bergman made a motion to support e-mail of materials. Folkema supported this. All ayes. Motion carried.

2. Manulife Contributions: There was a motion by Bergman, supported by Patin to have clerk withhold employees share of pension from check. All ayes. Motion carried.

Bills: Checks #8910-8942 were used totaling $40,745.84. General Operating Fund $36,559.14 and Building Inspection Fund $4,186.70. Motion to pay bills by Folkema, supported by VanderMeulen. All ayes, motion carried.

Correspondence:

Public Comment: There was a motion to pay mileage to officials who attend meetings that are beneficial by Bergman, supported by VanderMeulen. All ayes. Motion carried.

There was a motion to purchase five used voting booths by Harwood, supported by VanderMeulen. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 9:30 PM by Harwood, supported by Folkema.

Respectfully submitted by,

Cynthia Harwood, Clerk

Richard Bergman, Supervisor

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